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As the president headed to the World Economic Forum, MAGA congressional Republicans were taking a bite out of a Greenland-shaped, American-flag-covered cake.
Also in attendance was George Simion, who has been accused of acting as a Russian agent. trib.al/dF4zgXU
Also in attendance was George Simion, who has been accused of acting as a Russian agent. trib.al/dF4zgXU
January 22, 2026 at 3:13 AM
As the president headed to the World Economic Forum, MAGA congressional Republicans were taking a bite out of a Greenland-shaped, American-flag-covered cake.
Also in attendance was George Simion, who has been accused of acting as a Russian agent. trib.al/dF4zgXU
Also in attendance was George Simion, who has been accused of acting as a Russian agent. trib.al/dF4zgXU
Even before taking office last Saturday, new Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger demanded and received the resignations of several appointees of her Republican predecessor, Glenn Youngkin, on the board that oversees the University of Virginia.
More Democrats need to clean house. trib.al/cBGNLfP
More Democrats need to clean house. trib.al/cBGNLfP
January 22, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Even before taking office last Saturday, new Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger demanded and received the resignations of several appointees of her Republican predecessor, Glenn Youngkin, on the board that oversees the University of Virginia.
More Democrats need to clean house. trib.al/cBGNLfP
More Democrats need to clean house. trib.al/cBGNLfP
DHS is crudely referring to its newest crackdown in Maine as “Operation Catch of the Day,” preparing to hunt and catch immigrants like lobsters.
Maine’s two biggest cities, Portland and Lewiston, have large Somali populations, and were already on edge. trib.al/OzwC1S7
Maine’s two biggest cities, Portland and Lewiston, have large Somali populations, and were already on edge. trib.al/OzwC1S7
January 22, 2026 at 1:57 AM
DHS is crudely referring to its newest crackdown in Maine as “Operation Catch of the Day,” preparing to hunt and catch immigrants like lobsters.
Maine’s two biggest cities, Portland and Lewiston, have large Somali populations, and were already on edge. trib.al/OzwC1S7
Maine’s two biggest cities, Portland and Lewiston, have large Somali populations, and were already on edge. trib.al/OzwC1S7
The third-term lawmaker was photographed boarding a flight to California, sparking debate that Cruz’s history of ditching his constituents (and dog) amid bad weather is morphing into a habit. trib.al/LBCXOgu
January 22, 2026 at 1:21 AM
The third-term lawmaker was photographed boarding a flight to California, sparking debate that Cruz’s history of ditching his constituents (and dog) amid bad weather is morphing into a habit. trib.al/LBCXOgu
The fascists around Trump want us to think Trump will circumvent the courts. They want to create the impression that he’s fully capable of presiding over a military dictatorship.
But if recent events tell us one thing, it’s this: That absolutely, emphatically is not going to happen. trib.al/2zUoQRN
But if recent events tell us one thing, it’s this: That absolutely, emphatically is not going to happen. trib.al/2zUoQRN
Trump Blurts Out Real Reason for Insurrection Act Threat—and It’s Dark
He thinks it lets him abuse his power however he wants. It’s up to the courts—and the American people—to show him otherwise.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:44 AM
The fascists around Trump want us to think Trump will circumvent the courts. They want to create the impression that he’s fully capable of presiding over a military dictatorship.
But if recent events tell us one thing, it’s this: That absolutely, emphatically is not going to happen. trib.al/2zUoQRN
But if recent events tell us one thing, it’s this: That absolutely, emphatically is not going to happen. trib.al/2zUoQRN
Invoking the Insurrection Act emphatically does not mean Trump can evade the courts. So what’s striking here is that Trump *believes* the act provides him license to circumvent the judiciary.
And it's a window into Trump’s fantasies of unconstrained tyrannical power. trib.al/XdQp4CS
And it's a window into Trump’s fantasies of unconstrained tyrannical power. trib.al/XdQp4CS
January 22, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Invoking the Insurrection Act emphatically does not mean Trump can evade the courts. So what’s striking here is that Trump *believes* the act provides him license to circumvent the judiciary.
And it's a window into Trump’s fantasies of unconstrained tyrannical power. trib.al/XdQp4CS
And it's a window into Trump’s fantasies of unconstrained tyrannical power. trib.al/XdQp4CS
Trump may have been persuaded because European pension funds began divesting from U.S. Treasuries and the European Parliament suspended a possible trade deal with the U.S. Wednesday over his threats. trib.al/QJKI0sY
Trump Appears to Change His Mind on Greenland After EU Threat
Donald Trump is reversing course on tariffs on Europe after the EU halted a major trade deal.
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January 21, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Trump may have been persuaded because European pension funds began divesting from U.S. Treasuries and the European Parliament suspended a possible trade deal with the U.S. Wednesday over his threats. trib.al/QJKI0sY
Events in Minneapolis have shown, there is no real reason for taxpayers to keep paying an armed, pseudo-militarized agency that gleefully terrorizes Trump’s political opponents. trib.al/g2vvwDb
Trump Already Gave Us the Blueprint for Abolishing ICE
The public is coming around to the notion that the agency has to be eliminated. Fortunately, this administration and its Supreme Court allies have made that incredibly easy.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Events in Minneapolis have shown, there is no real reason for taxpayers to keep paying an armed, pseudo-militarized agency that gleefully terrorizes Trump’s political opponents. trib.al/g2vvwDb
Videos showed dozens of Minneapolitans photographing and yelling at them to “get out.”
“This isn’t Christian, this isn’t American. This is fascism,” one man shouts. trib.al/oZbWCd2
“This isn’t Christian, this isn’t American. This is fascism,” one man shouts. trib.al/oZbWCd2
CBP Chief and His Goons Shamed Out of Minnesota Gas Station
One man yelled at the agents to “get out of my city!”
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January 21, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Videos showed dozens of Minneapolitans photographing and yelling at them to “get out.”
“This isn’t Christian, this isn’t American. This is fascism,” one man shouts. trib.al/oZbWCd2
“This isn’t Christian, this isn’t American. This is fascism,” one man shouts. trib.al/oZbWCd2
At least a few hundred active-duty soldiers are now getting ready to potentially go to the city. trib.al/zdaDR2O
January 21, 2026 at 9:40 PM
At least a few hundred active-duty soldiers are now getting ready to potentially go to the city. trib.al/zdaDR2O
Before a host of European leaders—including some of America’s longest allies—Trump insisted that “there’s nothing wrong” with the potential acquisition of Greenland....or, maybe, Iceland, depending on his memory. trib.al/Fc4acX5
January 21, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Before a host of European leaders—including some of America’s longest allies—Trump insisted that “there’s nothing wrong” with the potential acquisition of Greenland....or, maybe, Iceland, depending on his memory. trib.al/Fc4acX5
Multifaith networks have mobilized in the wake of Good’s death, patrolling schools and houses of worship to disrupt ICE activity, and assisting migrants by delivering groceries and offering rides.
The connection between faith principles and political action remains strong. trib.al/KPw10Ak
The connection between faith principles and political action remains strong. trib.al/KPw10Ak
January 21, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Multifaith networks have mobilized in the wake of Good’s death, patrolling schools and houses of worship to disrupt ICE activity, and assisting migrants by delivering groceries and offering rides.
The connection between faith principles and political action remains strong. trib.al/KPw10Ak
The connection between faith principles and political action remains strong. trib.al/KPw10Ak
After the president used his Davos speech to triple down on his threat to seize Greenland, and threatened to levy tariffs on eight European allies that oppose, he has finally frustrated them enough:
The European Parliament has suspended work on a trade deal with the United States. trib.al/Ezt5hQ8
The European Parliament has suspended work on a trade deal with the United States. trib.al/Ezt5hQ8
January 21, 2026 at 7:46 PM
After the president used his Davos speech to triple down on his threat to seize Greenland, and threatened to levy tariffs on eight European allies that oppose, he has finally frustrated them enough:
The European Parliament has suspended work on a trade deal with the United States. trib.al/Ezt5hQ8
The European Parliament has suspended work on a trade deal with the United States. trib.al/Ezt5hQ8
Over the weekend, President Trump sent a deranged text to Norway’s prime minister linking his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize to the possibility of taking Greenland by military force.
That wasn’t a one-off. trib.al/e4MbYJ8
That wasn’t a one-off. trib.al/e4MbYJ8
Trump Tirades on Greenland Get So Scary that It Rattles Medical Expert
As Trump’s threats toward Greenland prompt growing fears in many quarters, we discuss the deeper reasons he poses such a danger to the international order—and what the rest of the world sees in all this madness.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Over the weekend, President Trump sent a deranged text to Norway’s prime minister linking his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize to the possibility of taking Greenland by military force.
That wasn’t a one-off. trib.al/e4MbYJ8
That wasn’t a one-off. trib.al/e4MbYJ8
The high court’s ruled that gun restrictions must pass a “history and tradition” test to be valid. Then the state of Hawaii called their bluff. trib.al/TVkgBCc
January 21, 2026 at 6:32 PM
The high court’s ruled that gun restrictions must pass a “history and tradition” test to be valid. Then the state of Hawaii called their bluff. trib.al/TVkgBCc
The bully will learn what bullies throughout history have learned. Eventually, people decide they have had enough. And “eventually” is coming. trib.al/rBkm9G0
Trump Is About to Find Out What
Every Bully in History Has Found Out
Last year, Trump had a lot of people scared. But there are good—and encouraging—reasons to think that this year will be different.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:55 PM
The bully will learn what bullies throughout history have learned. Eventually, people decide they have had enough. And “eventually” is coming. trib.al/rBkm9G0
“Well, they shouldn’t be doing it, but I’ve left notification if anything ever happens we’re gonna blow the hell—the whole country’s gonna get blown up,” Trump slurred. trib.al/T1qm9Og
Trump Warns Iran Will Get “Blown Up” If Regime Doesn’t Cave to Him
Donald Trump issued a chilling warning to Iranian leadership.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:17 PM
“Well, they shouldn’t be doing it, but I’ve left notification if anything ever happens we’re gonna blow the hell—the whole country’s gonna get blown up,” Trump slurred. trib.al/T1qm9Og
A CNN poll found that President Trump is 29 points underwater with independents and 30 points down with both Latinos and young voters.
His "new" coalition is already in tatters—and there is no sign that these voters will be coming back anytime soon. trib.al/aTwdblc
His "new" coalition is already in tatters—and there is no sign that these voters will be coming back anytime soon. trib.al/aTwdblc
January 21, 2026 at 4:39 PM
A CNN poll found that President Trump is 29 points underwater with independents and 30 points down with both Latinos and young voters.
His "new" coalition is already in tatters—and there is no sign that these voters will be coming back anytime soon. trib.al/aTwdblc
His "new" coalition is already in tatters—and there is no sign that these voters will be coming back anytime soon. trib.al/aTwdblc
"Trump 1, there were still people around him who would step in and check his most extreme impulses ... In Trump 2.0, he has constructed a White House apparatus where nobody will say no to him. He handpicked people that will be sycophantic, will say yes." trib.al/Nxm558n
January 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
"Trump 1, there were still people around him who would step in and check his most extreme impulses ... In Trump 2.0, he has constructed a White House apparatus where nobody will say no to him. He handpicked people that will be sycophantic, will say yes." trib.al/Nxm558n
Former White House lawyer Ty Cobb said Donald Trump’s cognitive decline is “palpable.” trib.al/JiC2CI7
January 21, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Former White House lawyer Ty Cobb said Donald Trump’s cognitive decline is “palpable.” trib.al/JiC2CI7
Not only are ICE’s operations hiking up everyone’s grocery bills, they're also (contrary to administration claims) making the housing crisis worse.
If Dems wants to ease the affordability crisis, they’ll campaign on reining in the paramilitary force making everything more expensive. trib.al/1pXUyyq
If Dems wants to ease the affordability crisis, they’ll campaign on reining in the paramilitary force making everything more expensive. trib.al/1pXUyyq
There Is No Bigger Kitchen-Table Issue Than ICE Violence
If Democrats wants to ease the affordability crisis, they’ll campaign on reining in the paramilitary force making everything more expensive.
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January 21, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Not only are ICE’s operations hiking up everyone’s grocery bills, they're also (contrary to administration claims) making the housing crisis worse.
If Dems wants to ease the affordability crisis, they’ll campaign on reining in the paramilitary force making everything more expensive. trib.al/1pXUyyq
If Dems wants to ease the affordability crisis, they’ll campaign on reining in the paramilitary force making everything more expensive. trib.al/1pXUyyq
BREAKING: The DOJ has subpoenaed multiple Minnesota Democrats in what seems to be retaliation.
The subpoenas reportedly didn’t cite a specific criminal statute. Instead, the investigation is centered on claims that these leaders conspired to stop the rollout of federal agents. trib.al/ys8uHYI
The subpoenas reportedly didn’t cite a specific criminal statute. Instead, the investigation is centered on claims that these leaders conspired to stop the rollout of federal agents. trib.al/ys8uHYI
January 21, 2026 at 2:15 AM
BREAKING: The DOJ has subpoenaed multiple Minnesota Democrats in what seems to be retaliation.
The subpoenas reportedly didn’t cite a specific criminal statute. Instead, the investigation is centered on claims that these leaders conspired to stop the rollout of federal agents. trib.al/ys8uHYI
The subpoenas reportedly didn’t cite a specific criminal statute. Instead, the investigation is centered on claims that these leaders conspired to stop the rollout of federal agents. trib.al/ys8uHYI
Two members of DOGE were flagged for working with a group trying to overturn election results. trib.al/8xGflGf
One of them allegedly signed an agreement that could have involved using Social Security data to match with state voter rolls.
One of them allegedly signed an agreement that could have involved using Social Security data to match with state voter rolls.
January 21, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Two members of DOGE were flagged for working with a group trying to overturn election results. trib.al/8xGflGf
One of them allegedly signed an agreement that could have involved using Social Security data to match with state voter rolls.
One of them allegedly signed an agreement that could have involved using Social Security data to match with state voter rolls.
A year ago, Republicans were surging not only with men—particularly those without college degrees—but also with young people and Latinos. Today, that widely accepted consensus seems absurd.
Trump hadn’t reshaped the electorate at all—he had simply won another toss-up election. trib.al/gx9x6Wu
Trump hadn’t reshaped the electorate at all—he had simply won another toss-up election. trib.al/gx9x6Wu
Trump’s Newest Voters Are Abandoning Ship
Independents, Latinos, and young people have turned against the president in staggering numbers.
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January 21, 2026 at 12:58 AM
A year ago, Republicans were surging not only with men—particularly those without college degrees—but also with young people and Latinos. Today, that widely accepted consensus seems absurd.
Trump hadn’t reshaped the electorate at all—he had simply won another toss-up election. trib.al/gx9x6Wu
Trump hadn’t reshaped the electorate at all—he had simply won another toss-up election. trib.al/gx9x6Wu
Putting your hands down in a fight doesn’t make you the referee. trib.al/PlbPNJk
We are going to have to punch back, and that will mean refusing, when possible, to provide an unchecked platform to the people involved in these efforts.
We are going to have to punch back, and that will mean refusing, when possible, to provide an unchecked platform to the people involved in these efforts.
January 21, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Putting your hands down in a fight doesn’t make you the referee. trib.al/PlbPNJk
We are going to have to punch back, and that will mean refusing, when possible, to provide an unchecked platform to the people involved in these efforts.
We are going to have to punch back, and that will mean refusing, when possible, to provide an unchecked platform to the people involved in these efforts.